Liverpool vs. Bordeaux: Goals, Highlights from the Europa League Fixture

Liverpool went in search of three points to book their spot in the Europa League's last 32 against Bordeaux at Anfield on Thursday night.

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COME ON LIVERPOOL! pic.twitter.com/BlUvlQHrV5

— Liverpool Gifs (@LiverpoolGifs) November 26, 2015"

In an underwhelming opening, Christian Benteke came close before Kolo Toure tried his luck from distance:

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Good chance for Benteke goes just wide #LFC pic.twitter.com/s5K8yohMXT

— Liverpool Gifs (@LiverpoolGifs) November 26, 2015"

Benteke had the ball in the net before the half-hour, but it was called back for offsides:

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Offside, but lovely vision from Ibe and wonderful finish from Benteke. https://t.co/cyKb5Us9V9

— - (@TheRedsRise) November 26, 2015"

In a rare ruling, Simon Mignolet was pulled up for holding onto the ball for over 20 seconds:

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WTF is Mignolet doing  pic.twitter.com/kfC8UYA7X0

— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) November 26, 2015"

Henri Saivet made him pay on the ensuing the free-kick:

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Saivet. Bordeaux 1-0. https://t.co/AqJtHlZuQ9

— English League BR (@EnglishLeagueBR) November 26, 2015"

The visitors' lead didn't last long, with James Milner's penalty pulling them level five minutes later:

And Liverpool took the lead on the stroke of half-time when Benteke blasted home:

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Great finish! #BENTEKE pic.twitter.com/Mxbk8725TV

— Liverpool Gifs (@LiverpoolGifs) November 26, 2015"

The Belgian striker had the ball in the net shortly after the re-start, but was called back for a foul in the build-up.

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Le but refusé de Benteke #LIVFCGB pic.twitter.com/uSPeP0XXoT

— Marius Creatifevasif (@DOBRAZIOU91100) November 26, 2015"

There were no further goals as Liverpool went on to register a 2-1 win and book their spot in the Europa League's last 32.

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